Riley
Ty and I waited on the sidewalk for the others. I kept glancing around me, looking to see if Bentley would reappear or if I was just seeing things again. I didn’t know if I could trust my eyes anymore. I watched inside the store as Harley and the others went to the counter, Harley looked around until she locked eyes with me and smiled. It warmed me that she was making sure I was okay and I smiled back, easily hiding my guilt and unease.
“Don’t tell the others about this either,” Tyson said calmly. I was amazed at how well he kept his voice even. He was a good liar but I guess he had to be. In his position how often would he need to lie to help keep the peace or people calm?
“I won’t,” I told him, practicing on keeping my voice light for the others. Rea stepped out first, smiling a
